Weight Loss

Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that grow in the uterine wall and are the main reason for hysterectomies in the United States. Hysterectomies are performed more often for fibroids than for all of the gynecologic cancers combined. It is estimated that 80% of women have these growths but only about a quarter of them have growths that are large enough to see or feel. These growths can cause a number of conditions that can range from annoying to very painful including: heavy menstrual bleeding, (heavy enough to lead to anemia, low red blood cell count) pain or pressure in the pelvis, pain during sexual intercourse, and cause complications in pregnancy. (Levine, 2010)

There are several schools of thought regarding eating and exercise. One school says that you should not eat before you workout at all. One says that you should have a small snack before working out and then again after you finish. The timing of food and exercise is important, but it is equally important to pick the right foods. After all, if you eat something that is too big or heavy, you will feel sluggish and will not be able to exercise up to your full capacity. On the other hand, if you are hungry or dehydrated, you will not be at your best either and you may feel dizzy, weak, or tired in the middle of your workout or immediately afterward.

Wound healing is the process of repair that follows injury to the skin and other soft tissues. Wounds may result from trauma or from a surgical incision. We may also consider pressure ulcers (also known as decubitus ulcers) as wounds. The capacity of a wound to heal depends in part on its depth, as well as on the overall health and nutritional status of the patient.

Everyone knows that protein is an important nutrient that the body needs in order to survive. Do you also know that protein is important because it helps to build strong muscles, promotes muscle growth and aids in recovery following workouts? And that protein is also a great source of energy?